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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.12, 3,696.34 and 820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.12, 3,696.34 and 820.60 is: 1,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.12 : 3,696.34 = 820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.12/3,696.34 = 820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.12x = 3,696.34 × 820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.12x = 3,033,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,216.60/2,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.95

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